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Final playing weight, 6lbs 6oz

Been on this all day. Two or three small jobs to do, but here's a sneak preview:

My pedalboard setup

And another couple of jobs crossed off - cleaning up and adding finish to the fretboard and levelling and crowning the frets:

It’s built. Sorting out the details to get it to me Who’s interested in what it sounds like?

Gonna mod the new PB 50 I got last week. Will post progress. Here It Is new.

... and that's just the first set of the concert..!

Stick it on with some double sided tape and glue fake screw heads onto the pick guard. (I'm being about 75% serious actually..!)

But isn't part of the 'Ric' sound caused by having two truss rods that don't work properly?? *runs away*

Errm... no. Especially given Kodiakblair's recent trials and tribulations with Paisley... I might consider a 50s -style pin-up though, that would be in keeping with the vibe.

It's a possibility... courtesy of, and with thanks to, Mr Kodiakblair.

No Pickguard: What do you think?

To be fair Si, you're also really nosey...

Given your popularity, I'd say you are faced with an unreasonably large task if you take it all on. Good luck with that. You needn't worry. We're a casual lot for the most part. So, what brings you to this forum? I'm betting you aren't looking for tips on slap technique or the TAB showing how to play the intro to Wherever I Lay my Hat as played by Pino Palladino...

Nicely done.

I am trying to answer your comments individually and can't seem to find the "answer" button. Please help this aging old relic.

I reckon if the thread title had been "head not quite doing it for me" there would have been loads more views...🤥🤥

Headstock reshaped. Amber tint and some kind of decal next.

We always get the drums set up first, with my amp on drummer's left and geetar on his right. Then we all drop 3 tabs of acid each and start on the Buckfast to prepare ourselves...

First cd better than the second imho... Saw them live at Mcr Academy soon after they released the second - they were dreadful. Complete shambles. Still love the cleverness of the lyrics and range of genres parodied in the first though.

I’ve just tried a set of fender flats for the first time - I have basses with la Bellas, Thomastiks, and quite a few Chromes on (my preference) - the Fenders are pretty much as good as the others - I have a preference for the feel of the Chromes - but otherwise they are just as good

All good Paul.

I used to have a CMD121P combo to which I added a NY121P cab. The increase in volume sounds more like four times and the fullness of sound is amazing. Do it now!!! As I already had a LM3 I sold the combo and bought another NY121P cab for my lightweight rig of LM3 plus two NY121P cabs.

For me the key to unlocking the answer here is in your first statement: you 'love the portability and sound'. If that's the case, then having something that you already really like is worth a lot when evaluating your options. The missing piece of the jigsaw is a lack of volume. My suggestion would be to get a MB 121 NY cab (and even better, if there's one available second hand in very good condition) to pair with your CMD 121P. This should do five useful things: a) increase the output of your amp from 300W to 500W; b) double the amount of air that your single cab is shifting; The combined effect of the above two will be: c) a considerable increase in volume which I'd be very surprised if it didn't meet your needs. (For comparison I have a MB AC 121 Lite which puts 500W through a single 12" speaker and I've never had to push this more than half way on either the volume or gain knobs. I'd expect your rig, with the additional 12" speaker, to be louder than mine, so you should have plenty of headroom). d) you will have the flexibility to just use your single 300W combo for smaller events and the full rig for larger events; e) the fifth (not to be dismissed) point is that you will have a matching / compact / lightweight rig with many admirers(!) which you should not have any difficulty in moving on if / when you decide to do so. ...just my tuppence worth - hope that's of some use

I've never tried. But playing along right now to some 'new' Grateful Dead CDs (21 discs 1971 live) is enough fun for me!

Sort of back in the workshop today, mostly waiting for the replacement binding to arrive but out postman was late as usual and didn't arrive until nearly 4pm so at least I can get that redone tomorrow. What I did do was rout the recesses for the control cavity covers and made a former for the body bindings so I should get those done tomorrow too

All 3 options looks great to me 👍 You could swap them easy enough if using glue dots

I doubt it. No-one reads any of this, do they..?

Heh. Or 'Knockers Ahoy.'

Nice. Also f-hole dependent. But I think cream works without a guard. There is also the option of a black guard, just to confuse the issue...

I use wireless, rechargeable dongles to connect our lights via dmx - a few less cables to run is always good. Mine are made by Donner - so far been great

This is not untrue! Si

That definitely qualifies as weird or wonderful, depending on your point of view... My other half would have a fit if I brought that home, which almost makes it worthwhile on it's own!

Yes, I remember the endless debates about Geddy Lee switching between his 4001 and his Jazz, and how he clearly unmistakably used the 4001 recording tom sawyer, as it sounded so much like it and he used it in the video. Until he came out and said it was recorded using the jazz.

It's becoming a proper Woolies Pick n' Mix bass tbh

I just got a reply from Rob Green. He says it is legit and identifies it as a S2 bolt on! Thank you all

Welcome Good to hear that somebody has fallen on their feet almost straight away...can only bode well for the future. Let me know when you'll be offering lessons...😉😉

Hey Andrew...respect for acknowledging Pete's contribution to this thread, especially following his untimely demise.

Jeff - welcome. Lucky enough to have caught you in Manchester when you (nearly) had your Dean bass lost by luggage handlers. Memorable rendition of ‘tears in heaven’ - very cool.

Is this the Jeff that signed my Rythimic V that I am selling in the Classifieds ?

The Jeff Berlin? Welcome sir...hope that we are able to educate you some...😍😍

Hi Jeff. Good to see you here. People. Be nice.

Stand around scratching various body parts as the pot banger takes a full f****** HOUR to set up, usually finishing about 5 mins before kick-off. Then begin mad scramble.

Welcome, enjoy the site.

I think if this were possible, Aguilar would have pulled the plug on the DB-751 a long time ago. Be prepared for disappointment, or at best, compromise.

My wife would have complemented me on that